9780260242297 - Diphtheritis: A Concise Historical and Critical Essay on the Late Epidemic Pseudo-Membranous Sore Throat of California, 1856-7, With a Few Remarks ... Treatment of ... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on differentiating scarlet fever, diphtheria, croup, and typhoid fever from one another. The author begins by discussing the symptoms, causes, and pathology of diphtheria, focusing on the characteristics that distinguish it from other diseases. These include the formation of a false membrane in the pharynx, which can extend to the larynx and trachea, causing difficulty breathing. The author also discusses the complications that can arise from diphtheria, such as pneumonia, and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent these complications. The book also provides information on the history of diphtheria, its prevalence in different regions, and the methods used to treat it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.